Daniel 1:15Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

As they took initiative on their own, God, in turn, acted accordingly. Their reward was not solely the result of God's actions; it was fundamentally reliant on their courageous and unwavering mindset. By demonstrating such resolve, they secured God's favor and fulfilled their aspirations. Consider this: no one can inflict harm on someone who does not bring harm to themselves.

And it happened that this holy Messenger wished to oversee them, to whom he demonstrated the truth of his assurances, for, having been blessed by God's grace, these young men surpassed those who had partaken in the king's feast.